." When I was actually all around 16 or even 17, I encountered this publication by Arthur C. Clarke got in touch with Area Journey 2001. That was actually the initial science fiction book that I've ever before gone through. I was actually just so caught through what he had actually written considering that things that he discussed weren't [happening] in the far-off future, however in the year 2001. In guide, he refers to a whole lot concerning space stations, and also space capsule that go up to the space station, and lorries that most likely to the Moon or the Moon center, plus all that. I suggest, these are actually terms that you listen to today at all times, right? And Arthur C. Clarke actually imagined it back then. To ensure that interested me. I hoped that sooner or later I could possibly service something like that." In terms of my learning, I was actually visiting go into the area design, yet at that point somebody recommended me that mechanical engineering will give me a more comprehensive background. So I adhered to the recommendations, and also it was the right factor to accomplish. I wound up learning a great deal of factors, certainly not merely mechanical engineering however also a lot concerning electrical design as well as systems design together." ... After that an option included NASA. It was at that opportunity that they began referring to the spaceport station. Ronald Reagan during that time was the President, and he recommended this project to develop the space station. Back then, he got in touch with the spaceport station 'Freedom.'." I presumed, 'Wow, what an exciting concept it will be actually wonderful if I might work on that.'." As well as of training program, a single thing triggered yet another, as well as [I ended up dealing with the International Spaceport Station.] So you certainly never recognize what you are actually visiting wind up carrying out." I rely on coexistence at times. The many things that you carry out, one way or another, cause your ultimate location. Some invisible pressures press you in that path. When you recall, you recognize that every little thing fits together.".-- Douglas Wong, Solution Developer, ISS CRS Checking Out Vehicle Safety & Mission Assurance Integration Focal, NASA's Johnson Area Center.Image Credit History: NASA/Bill StaffordInterviewer: NASA/Thalia Patrinos.Look at a few of our various other Faces of NASA..